When I first signed up for a course in Entrepreneurship, I did so in hopes that I would be able to discover if I were Entrepreneur material. I've long held a desire to be financially successful, and it seemed to me that the best way to do that would have to be by going into business for myself. But, that route, for me, has historically been one I consider with much trepidation. Growing up, I saw first hand what can happen with you get into business with the wrong people. My father was an entrepreneur and had started an industrial painting shop which was starting to do well. As it was getting on its feet though, a large competing corporation moved into the same area, offering far cheaper prices with a known brand to boot. It was a fatal situation for the business. Now that wouldn't have been so bad, sometimes businesses fail and you just have to go and find another niche. The truly terrible things happened when the angel investor turned out to be a criminal extortionist. He d
I really appreciated the readings this week. They have directly addressed my primary concern with operating my own means of business and income, that of time away from home. I also appreciate how honestly that subject is dealt with. As I've learned about all the things we've been studying I have discerned that there is a type of personality that is actually driven more to work more and more and more chasing their dreams of success that often become entrepreneurs, and often quite successful ones. I think these are natural businessmen and businesswomen. Unlike me, they have to be reminded and cautioned about not putting in too much work. They must be reminded that there are more concerns than business success. It's clear from the way each of these authors/speakers address their audience that there are assumptions about personality that simply don't match me. I'm an oddity in this pond. Again, I am left with questions about whether this path is really for me, but wh